Al Nassr beat Al Kholood 5-3 in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday, 29 October 2026, as Cristiano Ronaldo scored a second-half hat-trick in just 15 minutes. His goals in the 66th, 72nd and 81st minutes settled an eight-goal contest at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh after the sides had gone into half-time level at 2-2.
Ângelo and Sadio Mané also scored for Al Nassr, while Julien Domingues struck twice for Al Kholood, including a stoppage-time penalty. João Félix helped shape the result with four assists, creating both first-half goals and Ronaldo’s first two finishes.
Al Nassr vs Al Kholood result at a glance
| Competition | Saudi Pro League 2026/27 – Round 12 |
| Date | Thursday, 29 October 2026 |
| Venue | Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh |
| Final score | Al Nassr 5-3 Al Kholood |
| Half-time | 2-2 |
| Al Nassr scorers | Ângelo 24′; Sadio Mané 38′; Cristiano Ronaldo 66′, 72′, 81′ |
| Al Kholood scorers | Julien Domingues 16′, 90+4′ (pen); Loïc Essomba 45+2′ |
How Al Nassr came from behind to win 5-3
Al Kholood struck first in the 16th minute through Julien Domingues, putting the hosts under early pressure. Ângelo responded eight minutes later, finishing a move supplied by João Félix. Félix then assisted Sadio Mané in the 38th minute as Al Nassr moved 2-1 ahead.
But the lead did not survive until the interval. Loïc Essomba equalised in first-half stoppage time, with Domingues providing the assist, to send the teams into the dressing rooms level at 2-2.
The decisive shift came after the hour. Ronaldo restored Al Nassr’s advantage in the 66th minute, doubled his personal tally with a close-range header six minutes later and completed the hat-trick in the 81st minute after a pass from Mané. Domingues scored from the penalty spot in the 94th minute, but it was too late to change the outcome.
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Ronaldo’s 15-minute hat-trick: Every goal
66th minute – Al Nassr 3-2 Al Kholood
João Félix supplied Ronaldo, who finished from close range to break the 2-2 deadlock.
72nd minute – Al Nassr 4-2 Al Kholood
Ronaldo headed in from close range, again assisted by Félix, to open a two-goal cushion.
81st minute – Al Nassr 5-2 Al Kholood
Mané turned provider as Ronaldo completed his treble 15 minutes after the first goal.
The hat-trick transformed a match that had remained evenly balanced at half-time. It also supplied the clearest individual headline from a contest in which the hosts scored five goals but still conceded three.
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João Félix, Mané and Ângelo also made the difference
Ronaldo finished Al Nassr’s final three goals, but the comeback relied on contributions from across the front line. João Félix registered assists for Ângelo’s equaliser, Mané’s goal and Ronaldo’s first two strikes. Mané scored once and supplied Ronaldo’s third, while Ângelo brought Al Nassr level after the visitors’ opening goal.
That distribution of goals and assists matters: Al Nassr had to recover from 0-1 and then respond again after Al Kholood levelled at 2-2. The attacking combinations allowed the hosts to regain control rather than depend on a single isolated chance.
Al Nassr vs Al Kholood key match statistics
| Statistic | Al Nassr | Al Kholood |
| Possession | 54% | 46% |
| Shots | 16 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 5 |
| Half-time score | 2 | 2 |
Al Nassr enjoyed a modest possession advantage but generated more than twice as many shots. The 5-3 scoreline also exposed the defensive questions created by Al Kholood’s two first-half goals and late penalty.
What the result means for the Saudi Pro League
The win gave Al Nassr three points in Round 12 of the 2026/27 Saudi Pro League and kept them in the contest near the top of the standings. Al Kholood left Riyadh without a point despite scoring three times away from home.
For Al Nassr, the immediate positive was their finishing and the contribution of several attacking players. For Al Kholood, Domingues’ brace and the first-half response provided attacking positives, but conceding three goals between the 66th and 81st minutes proved costly.
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Al Nassr vs Al Kholood FAQs
What was the Al Nassr vs Al Kholood final score?
Al Nassr won 5-3 on 29 October 2026 in Saudi Pro League Round 12.
When did Cristiano Ronaldo score his hat-trick?
Ronaldo scored in the 66th, 72nd and 81st minutes, completing his hat-trick across 15 minutes.
Who scored the other Al Nassr goals?
Ângelo scored in the 24th minute and Sadio Mané in the 38th.
Who scored for Al Kholood?
Julien Domingues scored in the 16th minute and from a penalty in the 90+4th minute; Loïc Essomba scored in the 45+2nd minute.
Where was Al Nassr vs Al Kholood played?
The game took place at Al-Awwal Park in Riyadh.
Who assisted Ronaldo against Al Kholood?
João Félix assisted Ronaldo’s first two goals; Sadio Mané assisted the third.
Conclusion
Al Nassr’s 5-3 victory over Al Kholood delivered eight goals, two changes of momentum before half-time and a decisive Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick after the break. The 66th-, 72nd- and 81st-minute finishes completed the turnaround, with João Félix and Sadio Mané playing important supporting roles. Follow SportPesa Score for changing fixtures, results and league standings, and explore more football coverage on the SportPesa Global blog.
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